🌱 Albany police seek 10 people after deadly North Slappey shooting

Hi Albany! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Albany police seek 10 people after deadly North Slappey shooting
• Headed to the Albany Civic Center job fair this Saturday?
• Want to help fight addiction? See what’s happening in Albany.

Also on today's calendar: Make Your Own Wine and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Albany Police Department investigating fatal shooting on North Slappey Boulevard (albanyherald.com) — Albany police are investigating a fatal shooting on North Slappey Boulevard that left 21-year-old Brandon Jones dead in a car Monday night. Investigators are seeking 10 named individuals for questioning and are asking anyone with information to contact Albany Police or Albany Area Crime Stoppers.
   

2. High school job fair planned for Dougherty, Lee Co. graduates and students (walb.com) — Recent and soon‑to‑graduate high school students in Dougherty and Lee counties can meet hiring employers at a free job fair this Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Organized by Extending Hands Inc., the event offers full‑time, part‑time, and summer opportunities plus a chance to explore different career paths and ask questions.
   

3. CWC Alliance brings substance-abuse training to southwest Georgia (albanyherald.com) — Mental health advocates in Albany recently completed a day‑long substance‑use prevention training led by the Christian Wolf Crusade Alliance, funded through Georgia’s opioid settlement money. NAMI Albany and Connect the Dots participants are now preparing youth‑mentor projects, and residents are invited to a June 23 behavioral‑health luncheon at the Northwest Library Event Center on Dawson Road.
   

4. Rep. Harshbarger Joins Rep. Bishop as New Co-chair of Bipartisan Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus (house.gov) — Southwest Georgia’s car culture, including Albany’s own Southwest Georgia Car Show, gets a nod as Rep. Sanford Bishop becomes Democratic co-chair of a bipartisan Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus. The group aims to support the motorsports industry that fuels jobs, tourism, and enthusiast events in Albany and across the region.
   

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📸 Around Albany

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• Community in Color - Summer Picnic & Social →
  Tift Park, 1301 N Monroe St, Albany
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 6

• Make Your Own Wine →
  The Galleria Room, 1412 Dawson Rd, Albany
  1:00 pm
• Knobby Knees Music Festival 2026 →
  Flint RiverQuarium, 101 Pine Ave, Albany
  5:00 pm

Sunday June 7

• The Color Purple 6/7 — Theatre Albany →
  Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave, Albany
  2:30 pm

Monday June 8

• Dougherty County Board of Education Regular Meeting →
  Sherwood Acres Elementary School 200 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701, USA
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes →
  Albany (GA) YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Rd, Albany
  9:00 am

Thursday June 11

• Dougherty County Board of Education Regular Meeting →
  Lake Park Elementary School 200 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701, USA
  11:30 am

Saturday June 13

• Juneteenth Parade & Festival →
  Lee County High School, 1 Trojan Way, Leesburg
  10:00 am

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📣 Albany Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 5

• Steve Earle →
  Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany
  8:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Golden Show: KPOP USA Tour - Albany, GA →
  The J. Lane Theater, 313 Pine Ave, Albany
  3:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Kids Community Fun Day Event →
  DRISKELL COMMUNITY CENTER, 1023 S McKinley St, Albany
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors!
  Can anyone recommend a physical fitness trainer who also does personal fitness training sessions? Thank you! (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)
• Allow Me to Introduce Myself:
  My name is Claresa Baggs, and my journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of survival. Born and raised in the… (Nextdoor Radial Subdivision)

• Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 0661 in Albany. Apply here.
• IICRC posted a job opening for Construction Superintendent in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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